UITP North America

In advance of hosting the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 finals and FIFA World Cup 2026 finals, along with additional matches at MetLife Stadium, NJ TRANSIT hosted a second Public Transport and Large Events workshop at Rutgers University - Newark with transit leaders and event-planning experts from around the world to share insights and best practices for planning and executing large-scale events. The workshop was held in partnership with the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and Rutgers CAIT: Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4eVWMI8

🚍✨ Wrapping up an incredible workshop on Public Transport and Large Events! A big thank you to all the participants and speakers who shared invaluable insights on best practices for delivering effective public transportation during major events. We explored innovative strategies, discussed real-life case studies, and collaborated on solutions to enhance the experience for passengers for future mega events like FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States. Thank you to our partners NJ TRANSIT and Rutgers CAIT: Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation whose expertise and enthusiasm truly made this event a success! Check out some highlights from our sessions! 📸👇

UITP welcomes the Regional and Suburban Railways Committee to North America, hosted by MTA Metro-North Railroad in New York City! 🚆🌆 It’s a fantastic opportunity to engage with industry leaders, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions for enhancing regional and suburban rail systems around the globe. Looking forward to productive discussions and insights that will shape the future of public transportation.

🚨 How do we mitigate the workforce crisis? 🚌 Public transport must improve attractiveness and retention. The stakes are high; labour shortages risk cuts to service levels given that drivers are the hardest role to fill. 🌍 The challenge is global - but so are the solutions! 📄 Our new Policy Brief on recruitment & retention outlines key recommendations and shares over 20 case studies and best practices from across the world. 🔗 Discover UITP's 6 recommendations to tackle the workforce crisis here: https://lnkd.in/eG7KKiYY #Workforce | #UrbanMobility

🚍 Join us in Curitiba! 🚍 Celebrate 50 years of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) where it all began! 🌍 We’re bringing together global experts and urban mobility professionals to reflect on BRT’s legacy and shape its future. Be part of the conversation on sustainable urban growth and innovation. 🌱 Register now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eke56dWj #BRT #UrbanMobility #SustainableCities #Curitiba

🚍✨ Attention Transit Agencies! 🌟 We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming UITP workshop: Public Transport and Large Events: Best Practices in Preparing and Delivering Transportation for Major Events. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate with international peers on effective strategies for managing public transport during large-scale events. From planning to execution, this workshop will feature equip you with best practices to ensure safe & secure operations and an enhanced passenger experience. Please note that this workshop is only open to public transit authorities and operators at this time. More Details and Registration: http://bit.ly/4gRgshA

It was an honor to host UITP President Renée Amilcar at several recent events in North America!

UITP gathered its North American Commitee at the American Public Transportation Association TRANSform Conference. Thank you to UITP President Renée Amilcar for joining us in Anaheim along with North America Chair Nadine S. Lee and UITP National Ambassador Kevin Corbett.

UITP, in collaboration with the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), meticulously crafted a comprehensive training program focused on the operational aspects of Electric Buses, which was held last week in Toronto! 🚍⚡️ Participants left with a profound understanding of the various facets encompassing procurement, planning, operations, maintenance, and asset management of electric buses. Thank you to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for planning an insightful technical tour, and to our host Arcadis.

📢 Are you ready to help shape the future of public transport? 🌍 The Call for Contributions is now open for the 2025 UITP Summit in Hamburg! 🚇🌱 This is your chance to share your experiences, insights, and expertise on a global stage. The UITP Summit is the must-attend event for public transport professionals, bringing together operators, authorities, industry leaders, and policy makers from around the world. Whether your focus is sustainability, technology, people-centricity, or operations, we want to hear your voice! 🗓️ Key dates for submissions are now available. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the conversation that will shape the future of urban mobility. 🔗 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6MW3MKU